On January 1, 2013 Shirley Company PURCHASED 10% bonds dated Januarty 1, 2013, with a face amount of $10 million. The bonds mature in 2022 (10 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield is 12%. Interest is paid annually on June 30 and December 31.
1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2013
2. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond PURCHASE by Shirley on January 1, 2013
3. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2013 using the effective interest method.
4. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2013 using the effective interest method.